FAQ's - Visiting Crafts
- I am the owner of a yacht, I want to know whether there is any charges imposed by customs or other authorities for boarding purposes?
No charge is imposed by Customs for the clearance of incoming and outgoing yachts.
Kindly refer to Protocol for entry and departure of Vessel in Port Louis available on the MPA website on the following link http://www.mauport.com. -
Is it essential for me to wait for the Health and Quarantine officer in the yacht?
Yes, before boarding by the Health Officer boarding it is recommended the Master and every crew member/passenger to remain on board.
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Is it important to mention the previous ports where I have called?
It is important to mention your previous port you have called when making the declaration through either your appointed agent or the harbour Radio who will insert your arrival credentials in the VCS (Vessel Clearance System).
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After Customs clearance from the port of entry, can I go anywhere in Mauritius?
Any yacht once cleared by all authorities is allowed to leave port and move to any other mooring place around the island. However, the duration of stay and place of stay will have to be clearly indicated on the Declaration by Master/Owner of Pleasure Boat- Form 20 which shall be approved by the Boarding officer and handed over to the yacht master/owner at time of boarding.
Customs must be notified of any change in the duration of stay and a mail must be sent on the following address:
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What is the maximum amount of days may I stay in Mauritius with my Yacht?
Any foreign yacht is allowed to stay for a period of 3 months as from date of arrival. A security in form of a Bank guarantee or office cheque to cover the duties, taxes as per Regulation 26 of the Customs Regulation will have to be submitted if the Yacht will stay beyond 3 months.
If a pleasure boat fails to leave Mauritius at the expiry of the authorised period then the security/bank guarantee shall be realised.
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Is a manifest report necessary if a ship/aircraft does not have any Cargo destined for Mauritius?
Yes, a manifest report from the port of loading should be submitted to Customs even if none of the goods on board is destined for Mauritius.